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Tax & Law

As the law is written we all have a duty to pay the right amount of tax.
This is indisputable, but the fog starts to descend and the way forward is not as bright and sunny as we would expect.

Interpretation is the element of inconsistency.
The Revenue will interpret the law with a slight bias in their favour. Years of experience has brought an understanding of the mindset of the Revenue, with which to address this problem.

A clear understanding of the Taxes Management Act 1970 updated with the self-assessment financial Act of 1994 are essential.
Studying case law and keeping abreast of the new and old Precedent's set, are of tremendous help to our clients.


Are you at risk of a Prosecution.

Since the merger of the old Inland Revenue and Customs & Excise departments prosecutions are now more common, the new HMRC selects their cases carefully and usually prosecutes where there is a high chance of a conviction.

HM.Revenue & Customs will litigate more often in lead cases and where they believe a point has to be made to other taxpayers.

They may regard the scenarios below as sufficient reason.

A previous signed certificate of full disclosure is found to be false.


A contrived company liquidation.


Documents have been forged.


Involved in serious fraud following an earlier offence.

Hansard Procedure.

The Hansard procedure refers to the way in which more serious fraud cases are dealt with under the Revenues code of practice 9. States that the Revenue may accept a monetary settlement instead of initiating criminal proceedings as long as they receive a full disclosure of all the realities.

Taxation law
is not just
for the
Revenue 


The Taxpayer has to have the
same rights
and what's
more important.
They have to
be aware of
these rights.

A.R.C. are aware of your rights and know when & how they should be used.

Appleton Richardson & Co
are one of the leading firms in a niche market, preservation of our first-class reputation is important, accordingly all cases are closely monitored to ensure the highest standards.

Please use the Enquiries Form, including a brief summary and any other relevant information.


Initial consultations are free, if you prefer to speak with someone rather than e-mail.


Please contact us on 0116 2244924   appleton@appletonrichardson.co.uk

Branches:-   Ickenham (London)  Glenfield (Leicester)  Spennymoor (Durham)

We operate a strict, highly confidential code of practice.